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Ex-Labour MSP to face trial over 'drink-driving while on bail for child sex images'

Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth will stand trial in November over allegations he caused multiple crashes in central Edinburgh while over the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1

Former MSP to face trial accused of causing crashes while drink-driving

Colin Smyth, 53, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jul 1

BBC fails to cover ex-Labour MSP's court appearance on drink-driving charges

The BBC has failed to report on a former Labour MSP's appearance in court on charges of drink-driving and causing crashes on the Royal Mile in…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

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Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth appears in court over drink-driving allegations

A FORMER Labour MSP has attended court over allegations he caused multiple crashes in central Edinburgh while over the drink-drive limit ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

Former MSP attends court over drink-driving allegations

It is alleged Colin Smyth drove dangerously and caused multiple crashes in central Edinburgh on November 2 last year.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

Labour MSP to appear in court over 'drink-driving on bail for child sex images'

Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth is expected to appear in court on charges of drink-driving and causing crashes on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

Former MSP Colin Smyth due in court on drink-driving charges

The 53-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

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MSP Colin Smyth in court accused of voyeurism and possession of indecent images

No pleas were entered as the South Scotland MSP appeared in private at Dumfries Sheriff Court to face two charges.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

'Not in my gift': Anas Sarwar grilled on nature of Foysol Choudhury allegations

ANAS Sarwar was grilled on the suspension of another Labour MSP and said it was “not my gift” to reveal the nature of the latest allegations…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025

Questions 'mounting' on MSP suspension after Anas Sarwar stays tight-lipped on probe

QUESTIONS are “mounting” for Anas Sarwar after he refused to confirm any details over the suspension of one of his MSPs, the SNP have said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2025

Scottish Labour MSP suspended over inappropriate conduct allegation

Foysol Choudhury, who represents Lothian, will sit as an independent while an investigation takes place

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025

Anas Sarwar urged to 'come clean' on why Labour has suspended another MSP

ANAS Sarwar has been urged to “come clean” on the reasons why another Labour Party MSP has been suspended ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2025

Anas Sarwar urged to ‘come clean’ after Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended

Mr Choudhury, who was elected to Holyrood in 2021, has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation.

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2025

Scottish Labour MSP court hearing over indecent images charge postponed

A COURT hearing for a suspended Scottish Labour MSP charged with possession of indecent images of children and voyeurism has been postponed.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

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Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

Colin Smyth MSP due in court later in September

The MSP was arrested on August 5.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2025

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth has court date set after 'indecent images' charge

SUSPENDED Labour MSP Colin Smyth, who has been charged with the possession of indecent images of children, has had a court date set ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

The questions Police Scotland must urgently answer about Colin Smyth

GETTING information from Police Scotland, as many journalists can attest, can be something like drawing blood from a stone ...

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

Presiding officer gives security update after hidden camera claims against Labour MSP

THE Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer has said there will be “enhanced security checks” ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

Colin Smyth visited Holyrood with Girl Guides after 'indecent images' charge

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP facing charges linked to alleged hidden recording devices in Holyrood toilets was allowed to visit the parliamentary estate…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025

Here's what you need to know as Holyrood returns from summer recess

HOLYROOD returns from recess this week and MSPs are looking at a packed parliamentary term as the 2026 election looms.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025

Anas Sarwar claims 'cultural issue in SNP not Scottish Labour' despite police probes

ANAS Sarwar has denied there is a cultural issue in Scottish Labour despite a score of police probes and convictions against party figures –…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025

Anas Sarwar addresses 'distressing' spy camera allegations against Labour MSP

ANAS Sarwar has address the sexual offence allegations against one of his party’s MSPs ...

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025

MSPs 'interviewed as part of police probe into secret camera in Holyrood toilet'

SEVERAL MSPs and other parliamentary staff have allegedly been contacted by police as part of an investigation into claims a camera was placed in a…

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